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Gulf Coast Real Estate Trends in 2025

By Meredith Amon. Real Estate Advisor. Licensed in Alabama and Florida.

From Florida’s Panhandle to the Texas shoreline, the Gulf Coast real estate market in 2025 is being shaped by resilient buyer demand, demographic shifts, and evolving development priorities. Here's a curated look at the most impactful trends:

Price Growth & Affordability

• Stable Home Price Appreciation: Home values across the Gulf Coast are experiencing modest growth, generally in the 2%–4% range year-over-year. Markets such as Pensacola, Mobile, and parts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast remain accessible compared to national averages, attracting both retirees and remote workers.

• Mortgage Rate Pressure: With mortgage rates hovering between 6.5% and 6.8%, monthly affordability is a key concern. Buyers are leaning into adjustable-rate products and builder incentives to offset costs, while sellers are more often contributing to closing costs or offering rate buy-downs.

• Smaller Footprints, Smarter Living: Buyers are favoring compact, energy-efficient homes—particularly in coastal zones where insurance premiums and construction costs are higher. Builders are responding with smaller, high-performance homes that emphasize functionality over square footage.

New Construction & Development Patterns

• Suburban & Inland Expansion: High land and insurance costs near the water are driving growth in inland suburbs such as Foley, AL; Covington, LA; and the outskirts of Fort Myers, FL. These areas offer lower price points while maintaining proximity to the coast.

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): ADUs are emerging as a solution to multi-generational living and rental income needs. Gulf states like Florida and Texas are loosening regulations to allow more flexible infill development, particularly in urban-adjacent neighborhoods.

• Resilient & Elevated Building: Flood zone updates and hurricane risk are prompting builders to prioritize elevated foundations, impact-rated windows, and fortified roof systems, aligning with programs like IBHS FORTIFIED standards.

Regional Market Standouts

• Florida Panhandle Recovery: Destin and Panama City Beach have seen renewed investor interest as short-term rental demand remains strong. However, local ordinances are tightening around STR regulations, prompting a shift toward mid-term and long-term leases.

• Texas Gulf Coast Momentum: Corpus Christi and Galveston are experiencing population-driven growth, supported by energy sector expansion and infrastructure investment. New master-planned communities are popping up with an emphasis on walkability and coastal amenities.

• Mississippi & Alabama Resilience: Biloxi, Gulfport, and Fairhope continue to draw regional buyers looking for affordability and lifestyle—particularly retirees seeking low taxes and high quality of life.

  

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24132 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1011, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,340 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379217

Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB Main: 251-981-6180

$749,000

455 E Beach Boulevard Unit 314, Gulf Shores

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,161 SqFt Residential MLS® # 380500

List With Freedom, Inc Main: 855-456-4945

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4606 Osprey Drive, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,456 SqFt Residential MLS® # 380650

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-776-4690

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27223 Magnolia Drive, Orange Beach

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,412 SqFt Residential MLS® # 380531

RE/MAX of Gulf Shores

$749,000

24800 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 104, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,266 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384748

Kaiser Sotheby's Int-GS PHONE: 251-752-5116

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S Poplar Street, Foley

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,500 SqFt Residential MLS® # 340047

eXp Realty, LLC Gulf Shores Br ricky_carruth@yahoo.com

$746,900

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455 E Beach Boulevard Unit 1607, Gulf Shores

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,161 SqFt Residential MLS® # 372275

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-504-1121

$745,500

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1509 Sandy Lane Unit 1509, Gulf Shores

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,702 SqFt Residential MLS® # 377325

RE/MAX Paradise

$745,000

27008 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 802, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,064 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379061

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-989-5966

$744,900

6851 Lake Shore Drive, Gulf Shores

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,796 SqFt Residential MLS® # 372486

Swiger & Company swigerandcompany@gmail.com

$740,000

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6527 E Quarry Drive, Elberta

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,938 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383116

Pointe South

$740,000

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1592 W Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores

3 Beds 4 Baths 1,440 SqFt Residential MLS® # 373069

Goode Realty, LLC

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